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Syria visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Syria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at syrianembassybagh.com
Which Syria visa?
Syrian missions in Iraq
Syria has 1 mission in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad.
Syrian citizens travelling to Iraq
SyriaIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of Syria
Travel advice for Syria
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Iraq to Syria, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Syria at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Syria (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Syria (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Syria
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Syria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
The e-Visa for Syria is applied for online on its official government portal; Iraqi citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Syria’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Jordan and Turkey require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Syrian citizens travelling to Iraq
Syrian citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Iraq and Syria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Syria?
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Syrian embassy in Iraq?
The Syrian embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Syrian citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Syria visa-free?
No; Iraqi citizens need an e-Visa for Syria.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.